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08-25-2005 02:12 PM #1
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How do I know which thermostat to use?
What is the difference in running a 170 degree thermostat and a 195 degree thermostat. Will the 170 degree make the engine run at a cooler temp? I have a 327.
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08-25-2005 02:18 PM #2
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08-25-2005 02:22 PM #3
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That defines the temperature at which the thermostat will open.
Theoretically the 170 will run cooler than the 195.
But there are lots of other variables that will define the actual operating temp.
For instance a low water level or restricted flow will run hotter no matter what thermostat you have.
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08-25-2005 02:35 PM #4
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How do I chek for restricted flow.Originally posted by SBC
That defines the temperature at which the thermostat will open.
Theoretically the 170 will run cooler than the 195.
But there are lots of other variables that will define the actual operating temp.
For instance a low water level or restricted flow will run hotter no matter what thermostat you have.
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I have replaced
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added extra electric fan
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08-25-2005 02:37 PM #5
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And its still running hot?Originally posted by Oli
How do I chek for restricted flow.
I have replaced
Radiator
Thermostat
Fan Clutch
added extra electric fan
water pumpThere is no limit to what a man can do . . . if he doesn't mind who gets the credit. (Ronald Reagan)
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08-25-2005 02:50 PM #6
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You can run a 160 or 170 in summer and 180 in winter. I run a 180 all year long. I just got a new big 3 core radiator and it runs cool. I run only a 302 by the way.www.streamlineautocare.com
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